Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 575 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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